Over $300 million has been allocated to support the continuation of the New Zealand Screen industry grants, both globally and domestically. Māori are calling for more in order to support the ever-increasing demands within the industry.

$303.9mil from Budget 2017 will be allocated to support the continuation of New Zealand screen industry grants, both globally and domestically. But Māori in the New Zealand screen industry say it's not enough.

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